The Scottish Christmas Songbook
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Start date
December 19, 2026 8:30 pm
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End date
December 22, 2026
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Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events
85-89 Clerk Street, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JG
The Scottish Christmas Songbook returns to Queen’s Hall Edinburgh for performances on 19, 20, and 22 December 2026. Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, and Kevin McGuire lead the 7.30pm concerts.
Scottish folk and roots musicians join a brass ensemble for seasonal songs arranged as a shared concert rather than a run of separate solo sets.
Key Event Details
| Event | The Scottish Christmas Songbook |
| Dates | 19, 20, and 22 December 2026 |
| Time | 7.30pm each evening |
| Venue | Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh |
| Artists | Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire, and brass ensemble |
| Tickets | £31.70 to £41.60, plus venue transaction fee |
What To Expect
The concert brings together leading Scottish singers and instrumentalists from folk, traditional, and roots music. Eddi Reader and Karen Matheson provide two distinctive lead voices, while John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, and Kevin McGuire form the core band.
A dedicated Scottish Christmas Songbook Brass Ensemble adds another layer to the arrangements. The programme is built around seasonal favourites and Scottish musical character, with the artists performing collectively rather than treating the evening as a standard touring package.
Tickets & Entry
Queen’s Hall lists tickets from £31.70 to £41.60, including the venue booking fee, with a separate £2 transaction charge per booking. Performances take place on 19, 20, and 22 December, with no show listed for 21 December.
Location
Queen’s Hall is at 85-89 Clerk Street in Edinburgh’s Southside. The venue is close to the Meadows, the university, and the National Museum of Scotland.
Getting There
Frequent buses run along Clerk Street and Nicolson Street. Waverley Station is around 15 to 20 minutes away on foot, and local parking can be limited during the Christmas period.
Our Tips
- Choose the correct performance date carefully, as there is no concert on 21 December.
- Book early if you want a specific area of the stalls or balcony.
- Allow extra travel time because city-centre roads and public transport can be busy in the week before Christmas.
Latest details and booking: official event page.